December 2010
55 posts
Daily Devotion from Joyce Meyer’s “Starting Your... →
I received this daily devotion book for Christmas…well from myself , it was my gift to me. It’s kind of funny because normally, with my crazy personality I would normally not start…
Resolve to Downsize, Reduce Debt Fast and Gain... →
If your life feels like it is spinning out of control and you are being buried under stuff with an unmanageable schedule that has you running from dawn until midnight, author Barbara Elaine…
Soft Winter Hands →
I dread the dead of winter and from handrails to high-fives, it seems that every thing we touch requires a good hand washing afterward to stay healthy and germ-free. While regular soap…
New Year New You with The One Day Diet →
By Evan Money
One Day Diet! Are you for real? The best news is you won’t have to sit through a bogus 30 min infomercial. Some of you may recall this saying; “ An apple a day keeps the…
Top 5 Favorite Eye Products: December 2010 →
While I’m often asked what my favorite makeup and skin care products are, I have to admit that I rarely stick to one particular item or brand for any length of time. I love to visit makeup counters….
DURAN DURAN ALL YOU NEED IS NOW →
Hype has many purposes in pop music, and a number of predictable characteristics. It seeks to draw attention to strengths, and distract us from weakness; to shape the narrative before we…
Simplicity Launches the SUEDEsays Collection →
Stephen “Suede” Baum, seasoned fashion designer, TV personality and season 5 Project Runway® contestant, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Simplicity Creative Group….
Donate Food & Toys For Free Admission: Bronx Zoo... →
What better way to close out 2010 than by visiting animals with with loved ones and giving to those less fortunate?
Through December 31, you can help the Wildlife Conservation Society and…
Warm up this Winter with your perfect plus size... →
Daylight savings time has forced the cooler weathers to arrive sooner. With weathers dipping into nippy lows, it’s time to bust out those wonderful winter coats. However after perusing…
Be the Most Beautiful Mother of the Bride →
It’s your daughter’s wedding day and you want to look your absolute best so make sure you find the perfect dress for her wedding. It’s tricky for mother of the brides to…
Friendly Values →
My recent relationship with a particular group of women has come to an end. I tried to make our friendship work, and they tried to make our friendship work, but when it came right down to…
Ageless Beauty – 4 Tips to the Fountain of Youth... →
“How old are you? You look really young. You’re about 30? 35? I’ll wait until you get up from the table so I can see your body. That will tell me.” (Personal Correspondence)
The above is…
History of Christmas In America →
For over 4,000 years people around the world have been observing Christmas with traditions in secular and religious practices in nature. Many of Americas Christmas traditions were…
Feeling A Little Blue Today? →
Get a lift with these vintage industrial metal stools. Made from heavy industrial metal and painted brilliant blue, these stools can certainly brighten your day and any room. Real vintage stools…
Katy Perry Glittering Bangle Bracelets →
Fashion & Lifestyle Expert Dawn Del Russo shows you how to get Katy Perry’s Glittering Bangle Style.
*All opinions are Dawn’s, no payment has be received for thoughts or…
Organizing Your Purse for Christmas Shopping… →
Did you know that on average a purse can weigh 10-12 lbs? Now keep in mind that is just as is, what about all the stuff we cram in it while we are shopping?
Christmas shopping is one of…
Lace Skirts – Style Tips →
Fashion & Lifestyle Expert Dawn Del Russo give her style tips on how to wear a lace skirt.
*All opinions are Dawn’s, no payment has be received for thoughts or views.
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To Blush or Not To Blush? →
There is a secret weapon located in your makeup bag that can instantly make you look refreshed, awake and have a cozy winter glow. It’s also the most underrated item, often overlooked for…
Remembering John Lennon →
By John M. Borack, Author of John Lennon: Life is What Happens
It was a typical Monday evening which quickly turned atypical.
I was sitting in the kitchen of my parents’ suburban…
5 Ways to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat →
By Andrea Metcalf, Author of Naked Fitness: The Proven 28 Day Lifestyle Program for a Slimmer, Fitter, Pain Free Body
The Naked Fitness exercises emphasize a balance between strength…
Holiday Drops →
We have been making this cookie for years during the holidays. It is a recipe that my mom passed down to me. Now I have passed it down to my son, Michael.
Holiday Drops
by Iris Raie
Ingredients
So This is Christmas →
So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Hopefully, we’ve started the holiday season on the right foot. We’ve avoided chaotic crowds and the unfortunate snarkiness that has become so…
Holiday Vacations: Montage Laguna Beach →
Montage, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury. The 250-room craftsman-style…
Best Linen Tip Ever! →
I was asked to give a presentation last week. I was so excited and to my surprise there were 75 people attending! It was one of the worst presentations I have ever given!!! There were two…
Every Tea Lover’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie →
Tea Lover’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
* 1 egg
* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon ONO Matcha green tea * 3/4 cup white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2…
Winter Layering with Summer Dresses →
Fashion & Lifestyle Expert Dawn Del Russo shows you how to layer in the winter and not look bulky.
*All opinions are Dawn’s, no payment has be received for thoughts or…
Sooner Born… →
As most of you know, I’m a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. I bleed maize and blue just like my mother, my grandmother and my great-grandfather. When it came time for my son…
Holiday Vacations: Starr Pass Resort & Spa in... →
Having been named to Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels Top 500 List two years (2008, 2009), JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa draws on the beauty of its mountainous location. The…
The Give Bag ™ →
The Give Bag ™
It’s a gift bag, gift tag and greeting card all wrapped up in one environmentally chic and trendy tote. Easy on the eyes and the earth, the Give Bag™ is simply the most…
Kahlua Fudge →
Christmas is coming and there is nothing like homemade candy to give (or receive!) as a gift. I am not a candy maker. Oh, I would love to be and I look at recipes all the time. But terms like “soft…
Red & Yellow Agate Carved Stag Necklace Set →
This Red & Yellow Agate Carved Stage Necklace Set is a one-of-a-kind design by Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley.
A medieval tradition among the Troubador poets of Provance equated…
Leo’s Classic Sugar Cookies →
A great holiday tradition in my family is the making and decorating of sugar cookies, which also happens to be a favorite of my son, Leo.
Eight years ago I was diagnosed with…
Holiday Vacations: Holland America Line Luxury... →
Cruise Specialists, a luxury cruise and tour provider, is offering a number of family cruises over the holidays on Holland America Line. Whether you opt for a quick 7-day jaunt through…
Isaac Mizrahi on QVC →
Did you happen to watch The Apprentice last week? Isaac Mizrahi’s first anniversary with QVC is coming up! Several shows on QVC will be featuring his brand new styles and tips for holiday…
Organized Simplicity Book Giveaway →
Organized Simplicity, by Tsh Oxenreider, aims is to convince its readers that simple living is the absolute best way to live. Be it with house cleaning, family schedule management,…
Book Giveaway: Your So-Called Life →
Are you approaching the big 3-0? Your So-Called Life is an “it “guide to women that have already hit 30 or approaching it rapidly. If life is not what you expected it to be and you’re in…